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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Free Float ?

Posted: 5/29/2006 9:08:03 AM EDT

Trying to take off my free float hand guard. I was making sure that it was standard thread and not reverse. Anyone? Also does anyone have some tips as to how to do this without marking it up please by all means let me know.

Thanks

Posted: 5/29/2006 9:16:38 AM EDT

[#1]

Can you tell us what make & model? (each has it's quirks)

Posted: 5/29/2006 9:35:29 AM EDT

[#2]

It was a special build but the is 16in is basically the same. I have a heavy barrel not the stainless. Different gas block but that is not really relevant. I was trying one of those rubber oil filter wrenches but I ripped the rubber out of the wrench.

Posted: 5/29/2006 9:37:53 AM EDT

[#3]

You did remove the gas tube right?

Posted: 5/29/2006 9:41:19 AM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
You did remove the gas tube right?

yeah pulled it with the gas block.

Posted: 5/29/2006 9:42:42 AM EDT

[#5]

Mine had to be vised, heated with a torch, and a strap wrench used to get it free.

Posted: 5/29/2006 9:50:38 AM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
Mine had to be vised, heated with a torch, and a strap wrench used to get it free.

Holy crap so no hope then?

Posted: 5/29/2006 9:52:46 AM EDT

[#7]

A strap wrench might be enough for you. I had mine done by Denny and he didnt leave a mark on it, even after all that.

Posted: 5/29/2006 10:01:17 AM EDT

[#8]

alright well I will see what I can do, that heating it is a good idea. Thanks for your help.

Posted: 5/29/2006 10:58:03 AM EDT

[#9]

I Got It! I had to buy a cloth strap wrench but it did the job. I broke the rubber one. Thanks for the help guys.

Posted: 5/29/2006 11:01:10 AM EDT

[#10]

Any time.

Posted: 6/12/2006 6:02:56 PM EDT

[#11]

I have a similar problem with a model 1 varmint upper. I used the cloth strap wrench but could not turn it. anyone has any other ideas?

Posted: 6/12/2006 7:25:52 PM EDT

[#12]

Is it slipping? If it is holding tight just get a cheater bar on it. If it is slipping, I don't know what to tell you.

Posted: 6/12/2006 7:49:16 PM EDT

[#13]

Quoted:
I have a similar problem with a model 1 varmint upper. I used the cloth strap wrench but could not turn it. anyone has any other ideas?

Freeze it, then heat it with a torch and pop it free.

Posted: 6/13/2006 4:52:52 AM EDT

[#14]

It wasn't slipping. What is the typical torque applied to free float tube installation? If I torch it, will it discolor the free float? Would a free float wrench work better than strap wrench?

Posted: 6/13/2006 5:50:03 AM EDT

[#15]

A barrel nut will usually torque around 30 pounds. The upper limit is 80 or 90, check the TM for the actual numbers.
As for torching it, you shouldn't heat it that much, just enough to expand the nut off of the upper. Don't bear down with 18" of blue flame, just start heating it and try to loosen, alternating until it comes off.

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